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Wheelchair Fencing

WHEELCHAIR FENCING NEWS

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Archery

The IPC Swimming World Championships were not the only major event that wrapped up last month.

Group of men standing behind a banner holding a cup in the air.
Wheelchair Tennis

The event will take place on 27 September and will feature demonstrations in many para-sports.

Beatrice Vio duelling with Dani Gyongi at the 2013 IWAS Wheelchair Fencing Grand Prix
Wheelchair Fencing

Gang Sun won epee, foil titles, while Beatrice Vio extends her streak at the Wheelchair Fencing World Cup.

Dariusz Pender of Poland fences during his Gold Medal match against Romain Noble of France on day 7 of the London 2012 Paralympic Games.
Wheelchair Fencing

Polish team spirit strong ahead of wheelchair fencing World Cup.

Beatrice Vio duelling with Dani Gyongi at the 2013 IWAS Wheelchair Fencing Grand Prix
Wheelchair Fencing

Italians Beatrice Vio, Alessio Sarri gave the crowd plenty to cheer for in the IWAS Wheelchair Fencing World Cup.

Chui Yee Yu - London 2012
Wheelchair Fencing

Here are the athletes to beat when battle commences in Italy this weekend.

Daoliang Hu (L) of China celebrates winning gold against Anton Datsko (R) of Ukraine during the Men's Individual Foil Category B final of the Wheelchair Fencing on day 6 of the London 2012 Paralympic Games.
Wheelchair Fencing

The IWAS World Cup in Montreal, Canada saw a fierce contest between the sport’s best – China and Russia.

Great Britain's Hannah Cockroft on her way to a new 200m T34 world record in Nottwil, Switzerland in May 2014.
Wheelchair Fencing

Here’s a brief rundown of the top para-sport events around the world to keep your eyes on during May.

Wheelchair fencing
Wheelchair Fencing

Action stays in Montreal, Canada, for the World Cup

Wheelchair fencing
Wheelchair Fencing

At the Americas Championships in Montreal, Canadian Ruth-Sylvie Morel is going for gold.

IWAS Wheelchair Fencing (IWF) holds meeting with the International Fencing Federation (FIE)
Wheelchair Fencing

First meeting took place in Frankfurt, Germany, to discuss how best the two federations can work together.

Beatrice Vio
Wheelchair Fencing

The 18-year-old World No.1 is determined to top the podium to make up for the disappointment of two years ago.

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Wheelchair Fencing

After taking the European title last year, France's wheelchair fencing star Romain Noble is aiming for World Championship glory in 2015.

Yu Chui Yee
Wheelchair Fencing

Hong Kong's seven-time Paralympic wheelchair fencing champion is confident of adding more titles to her peerless record this year.

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Wheelchair Fencing

The public has until Monday 19 January to cast their vote from the six candidates.

Beatrice Vio
Wheelchair Fencing

There were few surprises as the year’s in-form athletes took titles at the final event of the year – the IWAS Wheelchair Fencing Grand Prix in Hong Kong.

Caz Walton receiving her lifetime achievement award at the BPA's 25th anniversary event.
Wheelchair Fencing

One of the IPC’s first NPCs also awarded a lifetime achievement award to Caz Walton.

Simone Briese-Baetke of Germany wins Silver during her Womens Epee Category B on day 7 of the London 2012 Paralympic Games
Wheelchair Fencing

German aiming for further success at IWAS Wheelchair Fencing World Cup in Hong Kong

A picture of a Wheelchair Fencer celebrating her victory
Wheelchair Fencing

After enjoying great success at the last World Cup on home soil, Hungary is sending eight athletes to the final World Cup of 2014.

Female cross country skier behind a male cross country skier with orange bib on a track
Judo

Athletes and team members were recognised at the IX Return to Life Awards and a new fully accessible headquarters was opened in Moscow.